The average bus between Stanstead and Colchester takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Stanstead and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Colchester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Stanstead to Colchester bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.
Stanstead to Colchester bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Stanstead and Colchester is 28.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to High Street via Bus Station in around 1h 22m.